Grounds Operator - Fort McMurray, Canada - Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Description
OVERVIEW
POSITION TYPE:
Regular Full Time**
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2**
PROBATIONARY RATE: $26.49**
JOB RATE: $27.59**
CUPE POSTING DATE: June 9, 2023**
CUPE CLOSING DATE:June 16, 2023**:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for his/her own safety as well as the safety of those around them.
- Required to follow all health and safety policies as well as job procedures set out by the RRC.
- Operates electric and gas powered tools such as line trimmers, backpack blowers and power tools.
- Utilizes landscape, shop, and general maintenance hand tools.
- Maintains golf course, sport fields, walking trails and grass areas around the facility.
- Prepares sports surfaces for daily play, including ball diamonds, artificial turf and golf course.
- Assists Horticulturist in planting and maintaining flower beds and annual planters.
- Assists with project related tasks associated with artificial turf fields, golf course and ball diamond turf, bunkers, cart paths, tree removal, natural areas and irrigation repairs.
- Ensures all outdoor waste receptacles are emptied, golf course bathroom facilities cleaned and all outdoor areas kept clean and free of debris.
- Assists in winter snow clearing operations.
- Directly assists in the completion of projects and event setup.
- Provides guidance to casual staff.
- Plays a vital role in the setup for the events hosted on the island, including: Field cover installation & removal, Fencing, Event cleanup, Field painting, Golf tournament setup
- Reports any mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems to Mechanics and Supervisor or Team Lead.
- Operates and helps maintain mowers, utility vehicles and all other specialty equipment by doing daily washing and equipment checks and by practicing care and attention when using equipment.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining storage buildings, wash bays, equipment storage, fuel storage, fertilizer shed, maintenance yard and staff locker and lunchroom.
- Transporting waste materials and recyclables to the regional land fill or recycling depot.
- Collecting and sorting recyclables for all RRC departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required.
- Minimum one (1) year of landscape, golf maintenance or related experience working in both summer and winter operations is required
- RFP Parks and Sportsfield Operator Level 1 or equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience in Golf Maintenance or Landscaping may be considered
- Completion of Beacon Athletics Groundskeeper University is an asset.
- Experience with operating small gas engines is required.
- Class Seven (7) Rough Terrain Forklift Certificate is an asset.
- Valid Skidsteer Certificate is required.
- WHMIS Certificate is required.
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or equivalent (including CPR C) is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge or background in horticulture, agriculture or turf.
- Should possess a high level of enthusiasm, be self
- Must be capable of performing demanding physical work.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
- Knowledge of landscape tools and equipment.
- Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.
- General familiarity with the sports played on the surfaces maintained by the Golf & Grounds team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- This position may require travel between our various facilities within the Wood Buffalo Region. Access to reliable transportation is necessary.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License Required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position includes heavy lifting of supplies and equipment up 50 lbs.
- This position performs activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping throughout shift.
- Must have the manual dexterity to grab, grip, hold, pour, tear, cut, sort and reach.
- This position involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in an outdoor setting.
- This position requires a flexible schedule including statutory holidays, early morning, and weekend work.
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